UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

An interesting contest for summer jumps fans to pore over with five of the eight-strong field falling or pulling up when last sighted. Something has to be called the winner, though, and maybe TANRUDY, on his second start since undergoing wind surgery, could be up to the job, despite tumbling after the fifth at Worcester latest. Torhousemuir is dangerously treated at present and has place claims along with Barton Rose, who is a course winner over hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Tanrudy 2nd Torhousemuir 3rd Barton Rose

MR MAFIA is turned out under a penalty after scoring by 20 lengths over track and trip last time and is officially 5lb well in this afternoon, so gets the nod to follow up. Wilberdragon was having his first start since undergoing wind surgery when winning at Worcester last time and could put up most resistance, while it will be interesting to see how Goohar fares now eased in grade on his return from a 272-day absence.
Prediction : 1st Mr Mafia 2nd Wilberdragon 3rd Goohar

THE VOLLAN followed up his easy victory over C&D last month with a solid display in second at Worcester and should remain competitive following a 2lb rise in the ratings. Carntop picked up minor money off this mark over 2m at Ffos Las last time and is expected to mount a bold bid. The pick of the remainder may be Oskemen, who has been in good order in novice company and is on a fair opening mark on his handicap bow over timber.
Prediction : 1st The Vollan 2nd Carntop 3rd Oskemen

BALLARD DOWN reached a good level on the Flat (rated 102 at his peak) and has already won for David Pipe having scored on his yard debut at Windsor two starts ago. There is an obvious question mark over his stamina, but he could prove a cut above the opposition if translating his form on the level to this code. Good Time Ahead has placed on all three hurdle appearances and could benefit from a first-time visor, while a wind operation could see Highland Bobby take a step forward on his first start for Olly Murphy.
Prediction : 1st Ballard Down 2nd Good Time Ahead 3rd Highland Bobby

Winding Roe has placed on all three outings so far and looks to get off the mark following wind surgery for the Donald McCain and Brian Hughes combination. However, preference is for JANE LAMB, who may have disappointed last time but ran some encouraging races before that and the return to maiden company could suit. Smart Getaway appears the pick of Olly Murphy's duo on her first outing for the yard.
Prediction : 1st Jane Lamb 2nd Winding Roe 3rd Smart Getaway

BUCKEYE SHAN flourished over this trip when a five-length winner at Ffos Las last week and could thrive once again now turned out quickly under a 7lb penalty. Ulysses has had a wind operation ahead of his first outing for Dan Skelton and has to be respected with that tactic often successful for this leading stable, while Fontwell second Ormskirk is not discounted off the same rating.
Prediction : 1st Buckeye Shan 2nd Ulysses 3rd Ormskirk

The consistent COTTONVALE has been running well in similar events of late and, off a 1lb lower mark, has the opportunity to make amends to supporters who sent the eight-year-old off favourite on his most recent outing. Hot Ryan was second over course and distance off this rating last week and could be thereabouts once again, while Royals And Rebels is yet to score over timber but looks dangerously treated judged on the best of his chasing form.
Prediction : 1st Cottonvale 2nd Hot Ryan 3rd Royals And Rebels